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Danone Nutricia Research Center, Utrecht

Danone Nutricia Research builds bridges between science and food. Our research and development centre in Utrecht, The Netherlands, spans the worlds of both Early Life Nutrition and Advanced Medical Nutrition; employing over 600 people, it is a global hub dedicated not only to the innovation of new products, but also the on-going improvement of our existing range.

By bringing together employees from different backgrounds, with complementary scientific and technological expertise, we have been able to build a creative, high-spirit powerhouse to spur our innovation. With over 600 employees, the Utrecht R&D centre delivers evidence-based specialised nutrition to infants, pregnant women, patients and the elderly.

The building, designed by cepezed architects, opened in 2013 and was realized with a high degree of sustainability in mind. It offers state-of-the-art facilities, such as science and technology laboratories, a pilot plant for small scale production, and a sensory and behaviour science lab where consumer testing takes place. These facilities ensure that we only ever develop high-quality products that meet the specific nutritional needs of vulnerable groups, as well as enabling them a positive consumer experience.

The centre is part of a growing life sciences community on the Utrecht Science Park which includes hospitals, a university, a higher technical school and companies.The organisation itself has adopted a modern way of working that allows employees a great deal of flexibility to organise their activities in a way that best suits their projects. This way of working includes modern technological tools that allow employees to work from various locations both in the centre and elsewhere.

Accessibility

Public transport

Utrecht Central Station: From the station take bus 11, 12 or 12s (Follow the signs to 'Busstation Oost') towards De Uithof/WKZ. For bus 11 get off at P+R De Uithof. From the P+R you walk towards Sportcentrum Olympos and turn left. You will find our building at your right hand side. For bus 12 or 12s get off at Heidelberglaan. Turn left onto the Universiteitsweg. Follow the road for about 500 meters, keep walking straight, you will find our building on your left hand side.

Car

From Amsterdam (A2): Follow the A2 towards Utrecht and follow Ring Utrecht West/Zuid towards Ring Oost. At junction Rijnsweerd follow the signs for Amersfoort. Take the first exit, exit number 2 towards De Uithof/UMC.**

From Den Bosch (A2)/Breda (A27): Follow the A27 towards Utrecht/ Almere. At junction Rijnsweerd follow the signs for Amersfoort. Take the first exit, exit number 2 towards DeUithof/UMC. **

From Arnhem (A12)/the Hague (A12): Follow the A12 towards Utrecht. At junction Lunetten turn onto Ring Utrecht-Oost. At junction Rijnsweerd follow the signs for Amersfoort. Take the first exit, exit number 2 towards De Uithof/UMC. **

** From Exit number 2 towards De Uithof/ UMC: Turn left at the traffic lights. Go straight at the next traffic lights and follow the Universiteitsweg. Turn right at the next traffic lights (Entrance P+R).

Parking

Please park your car at P+R!From the P+R you walk towards Sportcentrum Olympos and turn left. You will find our building at your right hand side.